Toshiba Satellite L450D PSLY5C-00X01U Users Manual Canada; English - Page 100

Operating Basics The transmission speed over the wireless LAN, and the distance over which the wireless LAN can reach, may vary depending on surrounding electromagnetic environment, obstacles, access point design and configuration, client design and software/hardware configurations. The transmission rate described is the theoretical maximum speed as specified under the appropriate standard - the actual transmission speed will be lower than the theoretical maximum speed. Setting 1. Click Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center → Connect to a network. 2. Choose a wireless network from the available connection window and click Connect. 3. Follow the wizard. You will need the name of the wireless network together with security settings. Consult the documentation accompanied with your router or ask your wireless network administrator for the settings. Security ■ TOSHIBA strongly recommend that you enable encryption functionality, otherwise your computer will be open to illegal access by an outsider using a wireless connection. If this occurs, the outsider may illegally access your system, eavesdrop, or cause the loss or destruction of stored data. ■ TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof. Wireless communication indicator The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's wireless communication functions. Indicator status Indication Indicator off No wireless functionality is available. Indicator glows Wireless LAN is turned on by an application. If you used the Taskbar to disable the wireless LAN, restart the computer or perform the following procedure to re-enable it: Start → Control Panel → System and Security → System → Device Manager → Network adapters and right click the wireless device then choose enable. User's Manual 4-29